favored
/ˈfā-vərd/ (ame, mw)
favored — adjective
- favoredpositive
- more favoredcomparative
- most favoredsuperlative
1. chosen for better treatment or extra chances than other people or things.
chosen for better treatment or extra chances than other people or things.
Ada became the favored candidate after two strong interviews with the school board.
favored + candidate for a preferred choice
Daichi noticed that the coach gave the favored runner longer practice times.
favored + noun in a sports setting
Soraya felt hurt when her brother remained the favored child at family dinners.
The favored supplier received the first call whenever the restaurant needed fresh fish.
After the policy change, no team was favored over the others.
- preferred
the broadest word for being liked or wanted more than another option
- chosen
focuses on the act of selection, not on continued special treatment
- privileged
suggests stronger built-in advantages or higher status
- overlooked
not given the same notice or support
- disfavored
actively not preferred in a comparison or policy
文法句型
favored + noun
be favored over + noun
用法筆記
Often used before a noun in phrases such as favored candidate, favored child, and favored supplier. In be favored over patterns, the comparison with another person or option is usually stated directly.